When should the physical environment be adjusted during the time that children are engaged with the materials in an activity?
a. when unforeseen events occur
b. when a safety issue that was not anticipated becomes apparent
c. when children’s previous knowledge or skill was not accurately estimated
d. All of the above
ANSWER: d
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